Looking for a GOOD Acoustic/Electric in the $350 price range

jared · Post by **jared** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:20 am

not for me, for my roomate. He's been playing mine for months, and he's now ready to get his own so we can jam.

Can anyone reccomend a really good sounding acoustic elec?
model numbers would be really appreciated so i can research them online some more.

Also, the guy is a beginner so we're not talking martins here

-Jared

cgalves · Post by **cgalves** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:05 pm

jared wrote:not for me, for my roomate. He's been playing mine for months, and he's now ready to get his own so we can jam.

Can anyone reccomend a really good sounding acoustic elec?
model numbers would be really appreciated so i can research them online some more.

Also, the guy is a beginner so we're not talking martins here

-Jared

If you're talking Martin, the only way youd ever get one for 350 is by using that money to play the lottery. Seriously tho, I strongly recommend getting an Alvarez. Best sounding low end acoustics, check them out.

jared · Post by **jared** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:46 pm

Alveraz eh? never heard of em

ElGuitarrista · Post by **ElGuitarrista** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:11 pm

The Martin DX1 is a nice guitar. Every time I play it in the store I'm impressed with the sound. Solid spruce top, laminate back and sides... great booming sound. It sells for around $400... here's an example of one on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=33028

juineaux · Post by **juineaux** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:14 pm

even though I personally dont care for them, Ovations make good acoustic/eletrics in that range-
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid ... id/513584/

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid ... id/513538/

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:15 pm

i have an Alvarez thats very very good.. i only paid $200 (no cutaway no electronics), and people are always complimenting me on it.

hcole · Post by **hcole** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:42 pm

At that price range I don't think that you'll be able to get much in terms of an acoustic electric. As far as acoustics go I recommend looking at getting a used guitar. You can find used guitars that are in better shape than most of the guitars you'll find at Guitar Center. I have a Washburn
d-10s(good beginner guitar) that I got used for 175$ and a Larrivee D-03 that I got used for $450. Both sound good but the Larrivee is without a doubt the better of the two.

Washburn does make the d10s with electronics and I imagine you could find one in the 350$ price range, but unless you absolutely need to plug it in I recommend getting a regular acoustic.

jared · Post by **jared** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:42 pm

awesome advice guys, thanks so much

Humble Monkey · Post by **Humble Monkey** » Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:58 pm

yeah, Alvarez's are good for the $$. I personally hate Ovations, but the price on the low-end models aren't bad. You won't hear many people talk about them, but Yamaha's are a good choice as well. Tell your friend to definitely consider a used guitar for his first one.

Jc · Post by Jc » Sat Feb 28, 2004 4:02 am

Just get a regular acoustic for now and purchase the pickup later and have it installed. It will still be cheaper than getting a guitar that already has one imo.

yknSTONE · Post by **yknSTONE** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 6:24 pm

Why does he want a Acoustic/Electric?.... I'm mean your just gonna pay more money for one... and it's not like y'all are hitting the stage anytime soon.

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